Decided a shorter look isn't for you? No worries. These strategies will make the growing-out process as painless as possible—no headband required.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway

“It’s usually better to keep the nape area a little tighter as the top grows, as this will help to avoid any mullet situations,” says Cutler/Redken styling and grooming expert Jenny Balding. Here, Anne's upper layers are longer, while the back is neat and choppy bangs frame her eyes.